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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.92, 347.92 and 242.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.92, 347.92 and 242.80 is: 335.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.92 : 347.92 = 242.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.92/347.92 = 242.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.92x = 347.92 × 242.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.92x = 84,474.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,474.98/251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.32

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